Warm bread fresh from the oven has to be the original comfort food. Spread a slice with butter or a paper-thin piece of cheese and watch them melt into the bread for as long as you can before taking a bite.

Even with the grand variety of salad dressings in the store today, nothing tastes as good or as fresh as one you make yourself. Use these salad and dressing recipes from igourmet to create a delicious start to any meal or a satisfying light sauce.

In Italy, pasta is served as the first dish of a meal. In the United States, it's often what's for dinner. No matter how you serve it, these recipes will help you move beyond the basic marinara and meat sauces. Don't forget the Parmigiano Reggiano!

Risotto is made using a medium-grain rice, called arborio, which has a very high starch content. As the rice is cooked, this starch is released in the cooking liquid to create a rich, creamy dish that is absolutely delicious.

Surprisingly enough, fish and cheeses can be combined flawlessly. Fresh, mild cheese can be added to cream sauces made with fresh herbs to give them an extra kick. Aged cheeses can be used in coatings for pan-fried fish to make them crisp and delicious.

We like to think of side dishes as accessories, things that make meals complete. This page will help you dress up your vegetables, potatoes, and rice into plates that will really compliment your entrée.

No meal is complete without a bite of something sweet at the finish. If chocolate is your weakness, try the flourless chocolate torte, or if you are looking for something light and fruity, make our simple key lime pie.